The People vs. Jean Harris

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The People vs. Jean Harris ★★★ 1981

Follows the trial of Jean Harris. Shortly before this film was released, she had been convicted of murder in the death of Dr. Herman Tarnower, the author of “The Scarsdale Diet.” Harris was headmistress in a private school all the while. Burstyn was nominated for an Emmy Award for best actress. 147m/C VHS, DVD . Ellen Burstyn, Martin Balsam, Richard Dysart, Peter Coyote, Priscilla Morrill, Sarah Marshall, Millie Slavin; D: George Schaefer; M: Brad Fiedel. TV

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